Archive for 2009
Top Ten Sony Insider Stories Of 2009
I can’t believe it is 2010 – things have certainly changed so much in the last year and 2010 seems to be the dawn of a new era in technology. Thank you to all of our readers, even those of you who are new and those of you who have been with us for a [...]
Sony @ CES 2010 Coming Soon
Many of you know that the biggest event in consumer electronics, CES, is coming next month during January 7th to the 10th. It’s a very exciting time for gadget bloggers because large electronics companies debut new products for the year. Sony begins their preparations many months before CES, and their booth usually has their latest [...]
Sony Reader Daily Edition (PRS-900) Review Roundup
The most feature-filled Reader device ever created by Sony, the Reader Daily Edition, is now hitting consumers and press worldwide and the reviews are pretty interesting. My Mom recently acquired a Kindle from a friend and I consider that this iteration of the Reader experience to be finally on par. Let’s face it – Sony [...]
Sony Adds Another To The IPELA Line Of Video Conferencing With The PCS-XG55
In response to the high demand for HD video conferencing in the Asia Pacific region, Sony announced that it is introducing its latest generation HD visual communication system, the PCS-XG55. Part of the IPELA family from Sony’s current HD PCS series systems lineup, the PCS-XG55 HD incorporates the functions and features of Sony’s existing high-end, [...]
Incredible High Resolution Sony Bravia XBR10/ZX5 Gallery
The Sony Bravia XBR10/ZX5 was a rather interesting play that just couldn’t really gain any traction in the TV market. This unique Bravia was offered at 46″ and 52″ sizes at very high prices, but offered a super thin profile, wireless 1080P capability and a LED edge-lit LCD. The picture quality was great in my [...]
The Technology Behind The Sony Mercury-free Alkaline Button Battery
There are many types of batteries. Primary (disposable) batteries (such as dry-cell and button batteries) are used once and discarded. Secondary (rechargeable) batteries (which include lithium-ion varieties) can be recharged and used repeatedly. Solar cells represent yet another type of battery. Conventionally, button batteries contain mercury to prevent the generation of hydrogen gas. However, the [...]
Sony Ericsson Shows Off New Eco-Friendly Elm And Hazel Greenheart Phones
Sony Ericsson has announced two new phones in its Greenheart line of eco-friendly devices – the Elm and Hazel. Standard features of each phone include a 2+ inch screen, ergonomic key layout, 5.0 megapixel autofocus geo-tagging camera with video recording, and Facebook, myspace and Twitter integration. Sony has also included Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MicroSD Support, Google [...]
Leaked Information Reveals Exciting Playstation Network Premium Service Details
Late last month we found out that Sony is moving forward to offer a new tier of premium subscriptions for Playstation Network consumers. Kotaku has followed up with this information by detailing a new, credible looking survey outlining the details of this service, and if they are true it would be a huge boost to [...]
Microsoft’s XBOX360 Project Natal Has A Secret: Lag
I’m starting to get the impression that 2010 will be a very strong for the Playstation brand in the home console arena. The reason I state this is because I don’t see Nintendo and Microsoft hitting the market with another console until 2011. Microsoft has an “Ace Card” they showed off at E3 for the [...]
Sony Reader Experience To Get Many More Content Partners
In another good move on the Reader front, reports are stating that Sony is now embracing relationships with nearly 19 new content partners for regular download and wireless distribution to its Reader devices. The Financial Times has mentioned its own publication along with the Los Angeles Times, and Chicago Tribune will be available immediately. The [...]
State of the Art 3D Experience Presented in Avatar
Today I went to see Avatar in Digital 3D and simply sat there in awe watching a movie so beautifully done. Frankly I have not been mesmerized by a movie like that before, and Avatar indeed pushed the limits of digital effects. 2010 is going to be 3D rage for your home and if this [...]
Sony Will Use RealD’s 3D Technology In Its Consumer Electronics Strategy
The WSJ is reporting that Sony is implementing RealD’s technology in its desire to bring 3D to the mainstream consumer electronics industry in 2010. So as you read that you probably fret and think its going to be some proprietary system only owned by Sony. Fortunately, their agreement isn’t exclusive so other manufacturers can use [...]
The Technology Behind Sony Alpha DSLR’s SteadyShot INSIDE
Developed to help users take better photographs, image stabilization technology has become increasingly widespread in recent years. With single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras, image stabilization systems can be installed either within the interchangeable lenses or the camera body itself. Sony’s α series digital SLR cameras are equipped with image stabilization functions built into the camera body [...]
Sony Online Entertainment Brings The Holidays To Its MMO Games
Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) fills players’ virtual stockings with holiday cheer this holiday season with in-game activities and festive events in its online video games. This December, EverQuest, EverQuest II and Free Realms players will enjoy celebrations filled with themed events, special quests and seasonal treats. Pirates of the Burning Sea will be celebrating Junkanoo, [...]
Sony’s HID-C10 Wi-Fi Enabled Television Accessory “Home Information Device” Hits The FCC
Sony has filed a fresh new FCC report that gives me visions of Terminator’s whole Skynet saga. For those of you who don’t recall, Skynet was an artificially intelligent system which became self-aware and revolted against its creators. Perhaps things aren’t that dramatic (for now), but with a name like “Home Information Device,” aka HID-C10, [...]
VEVO Aims To Be The Hulu Of Music Videos
VEVO is an online music video website owned by Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, EMI and Abu Dhabi Media Company. It is developed and hosted by YouTube, Sony, and Google. Google’s YouTube video service will host Universal content on the satellite website, making this the first time that YouTube hosts content off its main [...]
Sony NWZ-S745 16GB Walkman For Sale In Canada – Is USA Next?
Sony has really confused me with their Walkman strategy in 2009 – the consistency is available models is simply confusing. In Japan (and most of Asia Pacific), Sony is offering their most advanced line up to date with the latest A and S series models to compliment its E, W and X series offerings. In [...]
Top Holiday Sony Gifts Under $300 From SonyStyle
2009 has been interesting for many of us – the world has changed so much this year and it is a relief to have some good old fashioned holiday spirit. Looking forward, we are on the verge of a new decade and what seems like a new era in technology. I can’t think of a [...]
“Grown Ups” Coming Summer 2010 With All Star Cast
Grown Ups is an upcoming 2010 American ensemble comedy film starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, and David Spade. James, Rock, Schneider, and Spade have all worked with Sandler on films before, though this is the first film all five will have appeared in together. This is a pheonominal group of people [...]
How Would You Change Sony’s Netflix Experience?
If you own a Sony BRAVIA (W5100, Z5100, XBR9, and XBR10 or the Internet Video Link), Blu-ray player (N460), or PS3, you may have used the relatively new Netflix streaming application. Having Netflix “watch instantly” (aka instant queue) on your Sony product enables you to instantly stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix’s varied library [...]
Sony Creative Software Releases Media Go 1.3 Update
Sony Creative Software released an update to its Media Go software last month and it slipped under our radar. However, I felt that it would be helpful to post a story about it anyways. The latest v1.3 update is pretty nice, and teases us by supporting the XPERIA X10 before most of us can even [...]
Sony’s Playstation Brand Turns 15
The PlayStation brand is a line of video game consoles created and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment, occupying the fifth, sixth, and seventh generations. It has become one of the largest investments Sony has ever gambled on (well, except for the whole pre-Pascal Sony Pictures Entertainment thing) and its been what I consider to be [...]
SonyStyle USA Stores Will Have Playstation Experts Available To Help Today Only
This Saturday, December 5th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time, PlayStation staff will be visiting Sony Style retail stores to help gamers and also help those looking to give a gaming gift. These aren’t just your average marketing representatives – these Playstation employees are real gamers and know how to truly make the most out [...]
#SonyLatest – The New Sony Breaking News Wire And Twitter Hashtag
It’s time to push things once again to the next level. The only way Sony Insider is going to survive and have real longevity in the future is turning the website into a service. Sony Insider is a blog, or a digital magazine if you will, but the problem is that I read way more [...]
FIFA World Cup To Be Shown For Free In 3D
Sony Corporation and FIFA have announced an agreement for selected media rights of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in 3D. FIFA is to produce the world’s first FIFA World Cup in 3D. Up to 25 of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa matches will be produced using Sony’s 3D professional cameras, which will provide [...]
The Sony VAIO JS4 All-In-One Desktop Can Literally Hibernate
Sony has recently identified a minor quality issue involving a small percentage of the VAIO JS Series all-in-one desktop computers sold since October 22, 2009. When powering on or resuming from hibernation in a low temperature environment, the JS4 may not start properly. You may want to think twice about bringing your JS out into [...]
Sony NWZ-E443/E444/E445 E Series Walkman Firmware Version 1.01 Update Program
For owners of latest Walkman E series, Sony is offering NWZ-E445, NWZ-E443, NWZ-E444, NWZ-E444K, NWZ-E443K owners firmware update version 1.01 for fixing audio compatibility with several Sony products and improving functionality with Windows. A new Content Transfer program is also mentioned. Target products The followings are the target products of this service, whose firmware version [...]
Sony Sells 440,000 PS3′s During Thanksgiving And Black Friday
It’s amazing the turnaround in response Sony is getting with the PS3 these days – especially when SCEA’s Sr. Corporate Communications director Patrick Seybold revealed 440,000 Playstation 3 consoles were sold to eager shoppers in the last month of November taking advantage of special holiday sales. Sony really had a good presence during Black Friday [...]
Sony Ericsson “XPERIA X10” vs. Apple “iPhone 3G S” Specs Comparison
Sony Ericsson has a very strong play coming in 2010 – the XPERIA X10. With specifications straight out of Star Trek, this just might be the device to propel the Google Android operating system ahead of iPhone 3G S. The new XPERIA X10 (specs courtesy Sony Ericsson) is their most powerful phone ever, and we [...]
SonyStyle Japan Offering Snowflake DSC-TX1 Cyber-Shot Cameras
For those of you fortunate to live in Japan, you are probably used to the usual engraving options from SonyStyle. Sony offers interesting graphic additions for many products, including their Cyber-Shot cameras. This year is no exception, with SonyStyle Japan offering a unique snowflake engraving pattern on the beautifully designed DSC-TX1. The engraving, at no [...]
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